Kamran Jawaid

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Kamran Jawaid (also credited as Mohammad Kamran Jawaid, MKJ or Mohammad), born April 29, 1982, in Karachi, is a film critic from, Pakistan who is known for his stylish, slightly gonzo influenced work which primarily appears in Images. Considered as one of Pakistan’s more cerebral and better known film critics, he enjoys of exclusive contents from the newspaper magazine, including an exclusive Second Opinion review section and yearly Oscar Predictions.

He is also known for his associations within the Hollywood community where he’s had previous experience.

His current projects as Screenwriter/Director include: An Accidental Tourist and The Man Who Never Forgot, produced under his production banner The K Development Company.

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Is greatly influenced by Steven Spielberg, Akira Kurosawa, Hayao Miyazaki, Billy Wilder, Robert Zemeckis, Rajkumar Santoshi and Shinichiro Watanabe.
Is a huge fan of Anime, Japanese and Classic Cinema.
Believes in doing extensive research over any subject he’s pursuing (filmmaking or critiquing).
Infrequently cites A. O. Scott, Roger Ebert and other publications as references in his reviews.
Was inspired to become a film critic by A. O. Scott of the New York Times.
Is good friends with Producer Mark Headley.
Decided to pursue film making after watching Robert Zemeckis’ Contact at a cinema in India.